"Teochew opera embodies Chaozhou’s soul," says by National Grade II Actor Xu Jiana, inheritor of Teochew opera, who reflects on her lifelong passion amid the art form's challenges. Starting at 15 by chance, she endured rural tours, wooden-stage injuries in the 1990s, driven by her father’s mantra: "Do one thing for a lifetime." Transitioning from performer to teacher at Chaozhou Teochew Opera Training Center, she now trains scarce Xiaosheng (male lead) successors. #teochewopera #livingheritage #